Increasing Dementia Education for Early Action (IDEA)

This project will develop and pilot a culturally tailored dementia education curriculum for Black older adults in Flint, aiming to reduce stigma and promote early intervention. The project will engage 100 participants and share a replication toolkit to support broader...

FEAST: Food Equity and Sovereignty for Thriving Families

To improve early childhood health and strengthen Indigenous communities’ ability to grow and share their own traditional foods, this project will expand a culturally grounded curriculum in Tribal Head Start and home visiting programs across Michigan. It will provide...

How YOU Birth Doula Billing Buddies

Access Health, Inc. will support a doula cohort in West Michigan by training them on Medicaid billing processes. The program will include a peer-instructed training model, “Billing Buddies,” to enhance participation and sustainability for doulas facing...

Evaluating Community-Centered Midwifery Education

The Detroit Midwifery School is launching a curriculum evaluation project aimed at effectively preparing midwifery students to serve BIPOC birthing individuals, becoming the first Michigan institution to train Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) through national...

Sport as a Tool for Equitable, Lasting Health Outcomes

No Surrender Running Club (NSRC) aims to enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of underrepresented youth and families in Grand Rapids by providing free sports programming and health-focused lessons integrated into their sessions. With support from...

Trauma-Informed Care Intergenerational Pilot Program

To increase intergenerational support and reduce social isolation, Methodist Children’s Home Society will develop and pilot a trauma-informed care program and curriculum that connects youth in residential facilities with older adults in Wayne County. The...

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